| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5692393 | Contraception | 2017 | 35 Pages |
Abstract
Current available evidence addressing the risk of CHC failure in obese compared to normal weight women is limited to fair and poor quality studies. Studies of COCs show mixed results, though absolute differences in COC failure by body weight and BMI are small. Based on limited evidence, it appears that increasing body weight and BMI may contribute to decreasing contraceptive patch effectiveness.
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Authors
Monica V. Dragoman, Katharine B. Simmons, Melissa E. Paulen, Kathryn M. Curtis,